Make Creamy Hot Chocolate from Scratch
Ever get a craving for some real hot chocolate, not the stuff that comes in packets? Read on for the best ever hot chocolate, which is especially good in the winter, but can be enjoyed any time!
Ingredients
- Your favorite good quality Chocolate
- Milk (full fat is best)
- Sugar to taste
- Whipped cream
- Cocoa powder to dust
- A small amount of butter
- Cocoa Chunks (Fantastic)
- Nutmeg, cinnamon, peppermint (Optional)
Steps
- Gather ingredients.
- Melt butter in the pan.
- Break up the chocolate and melt on a low heat in a saucepan, stirring occasionally to prevent chocolate sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Meanwhile heat the milk in the microwave, but do not let it boil. If you don't like using the microwave, just heat it up on the stove (in another saucepan, of course!).
- When all of the chocolate is melted, (and while on low heat still) grab your whisk and add milk, little by little, and whisk away. Add more milk and keep whisking until the chocolate and milk are blended.
- Bring the heat up and heat to your liking. If everyone likes sugar, you may want to add it now. Serve in big mugs with a dollop of whipped cream. Some cocoa powder dusted on top makes it look extra nice. Other toppings include:
- ice cream cubes (place softened ice cream in ice cube trays, once set, add to hot chocolate - try different flavors).
- M&Ms
- licorice
- cinnamon stick
- peppermint stick
- candy cane
- marshmallows
- chocolate shavings
- Enjoy!
Tips
- For a lower fat version make with Soya, skimmed or non-fat milk.
- Add some Jamaican rum to your cup before you serve the hot chocolate and stir before adding cream!
Warnings
- Be careful not to burn yourself.
